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Monday, October 18, 2010

Accumulation

I have been getting things together over the last week for my new bakey projects - cake decoration. It started all innocent-like with getting swept up in the cupcake fever that seems to be taking over everyone. Everywhere you go you see specific tins, cases, decorating supplies and stands - all dedicated to cupcakes. I staved off the urge to go mad for these for a long time, but have eventually succombed to the idea.

Lucky for me, my Mam did a cake decoration and sugarcraft course at college around 13 years ago. She spent an absolute fortune on equipment for her new hobby, and after a couple of years, put down the pastry cutters and palette knife in favour of holistic therapies. I have nicked them. A great big workmans tool kit of goodies. There were even colourants and glitters in there - out of date, mind you, but there none-the-less.

So, I am armed with some equipment, now I need some inspiration. I am after the Martha Stewart cupcake book - I flicked through it in a hobby store the other day and there are some fantastic ideas in there. I need some practise too. I have only done rudimentary piping before, so no doubt will have icing stuck to my glasses before long.

About Me

Obsessive baker and recipe hoarder. Plans to make lovely things, eat them and then jot down all the results.
I am a wife, a mam, an owner (of many furry, and some feathered creatures), and a generally happy lass.
I have taught holistic therapies for many years, and am currently taking secondment (brought about by my daughter) and thinking what about what is next for me. Baking in somewhere in that equation, I just have to tweeze it out.